Registered Nurse II (Rheumatology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse II (Rheumatology) (Limited Term)

• Schedule: Part-time, 4 hours/day, Monday–Friday

Description

Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families using the nursing process, including comprehensive assessment, development/implementation of nursing care plans, patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Deliver holistic and individualized care and coordinate an optimal interdisciplinary plan that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintain timely communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers while following policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and develop and implement nursing care plans

• Educate patients and families with clear communication of sensitive information

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care considering whole-person factors

• Ensure privacy and protection of PHI (protected health information)

• Adhere to policies, standards, best practices, and applicable regulations

• Use basic computer tools and an Electronic Health Record

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• RN license in California

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• Two years of recent relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories/practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Working knowledge of healthcare industry safety precautions, best practices, and privacy

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information professionally

• Basic knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record

• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies/procedures

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks

Benefits

Benefits available.